Laws and customs
Photographing public buildings, ports, airports, presidential palaces, barracks, police stations or official convoys is illegal without authorisation. Avoid even carrying binoculars.
Politeness matters a great deal; be discreet in publicly expressing your opinions and feelings.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Equatorial Guinea, useful informationGOV.UK (FCDO), Equatorial Guinea travel advice: safety and securitySame-sex relations are not illegal, but society is very conservative and there is no protection against discrimination.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGOV.UK (FCDO), Equatorial Guinea travel advice: safety and securityDrug possession is severely punished, including with prison.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGOV.UK (FCDO), Equatorial Guinea travel advice: safety and security
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Equatorial Guinea, useful information · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Equatorial Guinea, safety · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Equatorial Guinea travel advice: safety and security · Source updated: January 8, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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